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New York Post
29-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
MLB Memorial Day superlatives: Biggest surprises, disappointments and more
Memorial Day is when gentlemen start their engines and the rest start evaluating baseball teams. So here goes: Biggest AL Disappointment Orioles. They averaged 96 wins in 2023-24 and might be heading for 96 losses. The rotation and injuries are obvious problems. But bad mojo is cited, too. The fall was so precipitous they had no clear interim replacement after firing manager Brandon Hyde. They'll start looking for a permanent skipper in late summer, with Ryan Flaherty, Skip Schumaker and David Ross potential candidates, but for now it's interim Tony Mansolino, who admitted he thought he might be a candidate 10 years from now if all went right. What actually did the trick was this: All went wrong. Biggest AL Surprise Guardians. They are an annual surprise. Cleveland carries its usual negative run differential but somehow that never seems to be a real negative for them. 3 The Guardians have been the American League's biggest surprise to start the 2025 season. AP Worst AL Team White Sox. They're better. How could they not be?
New York Times
29-05-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Orioles in discussions with John Mabry to join coaching staff: Sources
The Orioles' firings of manager Brandon Hyde and field coordinator/catching instructor Tim Cossins effectively left the team down two coaches. They are in discussions with John Mabry to fill one of those positions, according to sources briefed on the team's plans. Mabry, a former major-league outfielder and first baseman and coach with the St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Royals and Miami Marlins, would become a senior advisor on new manager Tony Mansolino's staff. Mansolino's promotion from third base coach created the other coaching vacancy. Advertisement The Orioles replaced Mansolino at third base by expanding Buck Britton's duties as a major-league coach. Mabry, 54, essentially would take Cossins' spot. The Orioles do not intend to fulfill the second coaching opening. As a senior advisor, Mabry would bring experience to a staff that includes not just a first-time manager in Mansolino, but also a first-year hitting coach (Cody Asche), first-year bench coach (Robinson Chirinos) and second-year pitching coach (Drew French). In previous jobs, Mabry served mostly as a hitting coach. He spent seven seasons with the Cardinals, three with the Royals and two with the Marlins. A job in Baltimore would be something of a homecoming. Mabry was born in Wilmington, Del., and attended high school in Chesapeake City, Md. (Top photo of John Mabry in August 2024:)
Forbes
29-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Is The 2025 Season Worth Salvaging For The Baltimore Orioles?
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - MAY 16: The Baltimore Orioles look on after the last out in a 4-3 loss against ... More the Washington Nationals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 16, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by) Ever since the Washington Nationals' improbable 2019 World Series, it has been difficult to deem a season doomed after a slow start. However, as the Baltimore Orioles enter June firmly in last place in the Division, the club's production needs to change soon to have any hopes for 2025. But, what went wrong for the O's, and what can still be done to salvage the season? Coming into the season, the Orioles were consistently amongst the top of the league leaders in odds to win the World Series. Less than two seasons removed from their 101-win season, however, which showed a promising future for one of the youngest rosters in baseball, Baltimore has begun the campaign with a 19-36 record as of May 28. Now, as former manager Brandon Hyde was relieved of his duties and former free agent signing Kyle Gibson was released from the team, the organization is desperate to salvage the season. Is allocating resources to capitalize on their young window this year worth it for the organization as a whole? Or could punting on the 2025 season be the better decision? While there may not have been a lot of holes to fill after their 2024 season, as 10 of their top 12 performers in terms of bWAR were on contract to return to the club, the offseason for Baltimore was one to forget. Highlighted by an emphasis on outfield depth, which saw them sign Tyler O'Neil, Dylan Carlson, and Ramon Laureano. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 19: Ramón Laureano #12 of the Baltimore Orioles hits a home run in the ... More seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 19, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by) These signings were to replace the loss of Anthony Santander, who smacked 44 home runs and 102 RBIs for the Orioles. Those three outfielders have combined for 10 total home runs through the team's first 56 games, putting them on pace for 30 all season. This production has mostly been led by Laureano, who is the only member of the group hitting above .188. Santander was the second-biggest loss for the team, behind 2024 ace Corbin Burnes who left in free agency. Burnes led the pitching staff to the fifth-best starter ERA in baseball in 2024. Without the cutter specialist in 2025, Baltimore now has the third-worst starter ERA in MLB. The Orioles did little in free agency to prepare for the loss of Burnes, as they only signed Tomoyuki Sugano from Japan, Gibson (who is no longer on the team), and Charlie Morton, the third-oldest player in baseball. Sugano is not only the only member of this group with a positive ERA+, but he is also the only member of the rotation above the league average. The next closest to Sugano is Cade Povich, who is 38 points behind. So, the biggest need for the club is starting pitching, which is conveniently the most difficult assistance to obtain midseason. Injuries have played a large factor in their lack of starting pitching, specifically with Kyle Braddish (Tommy John) and Grayson Rodriguez (right elbow/lat strains). These two arms highlight the six starting pitchers in the organization still under team control throughout the 2027 season. This was the logic behind all of their free agent signings being one-year deals, as they hoped to fill the need for this season while not being attached to a long-term contract with these veterans. This has not been the case for these signings, and even if the comeback efforts seem too steep for the Orioles this year, it is clear that pitching depth still needs to be addressed even if their core returns from the Injured List. But this need for more pitching could not cause the Orioles to give up prospects, like a typical buyer at the deadline. Instead, Baltimore should look to capitalize on assets they may lose in 2026 so that they are not left in a similar position as they were this offseason. But, who should they trade? SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 03: Ryan O'Hearn #32 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates his home run ... More during the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on July 03, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by) As a team, the Orioles' offense has been somewhat consistent for a team 17 games under .500. Ranking 19th in baseball for team OPS, they have still received production from their everyday players like Gunnar Henderson and Cedric Mullins. But their best weapon on offense has come via designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn, who will be a free agent at the end of the season. O'Hearn is batting .340 from the plate, with 9 home runs and a .985 OPS. The 31-year-old slugger could be on his way to his first career All-Star Game, and at this rate could be slugging his way back onto a playoff contender this summer. O'Hearn would be a likely fit to be dealt this year, as he is only earning $8 million this year, which would be cut in half if dealt at the deadline. For a position player, O'Hearn may warrant a greater return than the other expiring contract of Cedric Mullins, who has been a mainstay for the Orioles since 2018. Playoff-hopeful teams at the top of the starter ERA list, like the Giants and Brewers, could use an offensive addition to compete for the Division. But, with a lineup consisting of so many players they want for the future, the real return on investment may be in their bullpen. The return of Felix Bautista to their closer role, this gives the Baltimore bullpen five players under team control until 2028, making less than $1.5 million this year, which is currently leading the sixth-best reliever ERA in baseball. With Seranthony Dominguez and Gregory Soto set to hit the open market at the end of the season, both with seven years of pitching at the Major League level under their belt, there could be a bidding war from any team in need of bullpen help. These strategic moves could be the difference between the Orioles taking a deep postseason run in 2026 or seeing their optimistic window come to a close, while not significantly impacting the locker room for this season. Some clubs struggle to accept the reality when faced with a situation like the Orioles find themselves in. If General Manager Mike Elias can come to grips with conservatively selling at the Trade Deadline, it could allow the Orioles to be at the top of the American League for years to come.
Newsweek
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Orioles vs Red Sox: Live Stream MLB, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. On Saturday, the Baltimore Orioles take on the Boston Red Sox in exciting AL East rivalry action. Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 03, 2025 in Baltimore,... Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 03, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. MoreHow to Watch Orioles vs Red Sox Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025 Time: 4:00 p.m. ET Venue: Fenway Park Channel: FOX Sports 1 Stream: Fubo (try for free) The Baltimore Orioles face the Boston Red Sox on Saturday in the third game of their four-game set this weekend. Games one and two will take place on Friday, a doubleheader at the beautiful and iconic Fenway Park. It's been a down season for both teams, as both head into the weekend series with a losing record. The Orioles are 16-32 this season, having fired manager Brandon Hyde earlier this week in large part due to the team's slow start to the campaign. Baltimore is now 16-32 on the season, boasting a 2-8 record over their last 10 games. Most recently, the Orioles defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 in extra innings. Star prospect Jackson Holliday went one-for-six in the outing with an RBI. The Red Sox, meanwhile, have fared a bit better, though they likewise are disappointed with how their season has gone thus far. Boston is 25-26 this season, though they are only one game behind the Toronto Blue Jays for second place in the AL East. The Red Sox are still just six games behind the rival New York Yankees, but are just 4-6 in their last 10 games. Live stream the Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox for free on Fubo: Start your subscription now! Regional restrictions may apply.
New York Times
23-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
MLB manager May-hem: Weird & Wild endings, and beginnings — for 3 new hires
Editor's note: This is a bonus Weird & Wild. To read this week's main W&W column, go here. Is 'big-league manager' a good job? It's a hard job. It's an exclusive job. (There are only 30 positions.) And 'universally beloved' is not a description you're likely to hear about anyone doing that job, no matter how good they are at it. So why do we ask this question? That's why. Advertisement That's not usually the sort of question we ask here at Weird and Wild World HQ. But this hasn't been a 'usual' kind of month for the big-league managing profession, possibly because of this: May 7 — Pirates fire Derek Shelton May 11 — Rockies fire Bud Black May 16 — Orioles fire Brandon Hyde If you're scoring along at home — and please tell me you're not — you'll notice a trend there. Maybe two trends: Three managers fired by May 16! That's one trend. Three managers fired in 10 days — by May 16! Is that a second trend? Sure. Why not? So why is this Weird and Wild material? Because so many of you seem to want to know how unusual that is. I ran those questions by my friends at STATS Perform. In a related development, now we have answers. The May trifecta — STATS found just four other seasons since 1988 that featured (at least) three managerial firings before the end of May. Sit back and savor these. We have some fun names coming. 2002 (4) — Phil Garner, Davey Lopes, Buddy Bell, Tony Muser 2001 (4) — Larry Rothschild, Johnny Oates, John Boles, Felipe Alou 1991 (4) — Nick Leyva, Don Zimmer, John Wathan, Frank Robinson 1988 (3) — Cal Ripken Sr., Chuck Tanner, Larry Bowa If you get the impression that managerial job stability wasn't a thing back then, you're on top of this. And especially in 2002, when, believe it or not, all four of those managers got canned in April! Ten days in May — Now let's dig in on the rapid-fire portion of these 'festivities.' Three firings in a week and a half before June? You don't see that much (thankfully). There were three in 12 days in 2002. But only once since 1988 have we seen three managers get the boot in the first two months during a stretch this short. That happened in 1991 when, incredibly, three managers lost their jobs in four days: Zimmer on May 19, Wathan on May 21, Robinson on May 22. Is that a record that will never be broken? Let's hope so. Advertisement So how's it going? Do you want the bad news or the good news? The bad news: The three new fearless leaders — Don Kelly (Pirates), Warren Schaeffer (Rockies) and Tony Mansolino (Orioles) — who inherited these managing jobs started a combined 4-19! So those firings went well. The good news: Hey, whaddaya know, they've won *three games since Tuesday — two by Kelly, one by Mansolino. But speaking of those two guys … Welcome to the dugout, Tony — When you get that first big-league managing job, you'd like to believe that dreams come true. Then the games start! And in the very first inning of the very first game Mansolino managed in Baltimore, his team found itself behind, 6-0. Good times. So how rare is that? According to STATS, only two other managers since 1901 have had the thrill of seeing their teams allow at least six runs in the first inning of their major-league managing careers: Brian Snitker, on May 17, 2016 (after replacing Fredi González with the Braves). Joe Kuhel, on Opening Day, 1948 (after replacing Ossie Bluege with the Washington Senators). More good news/bad news: The good news for Mansolino is, at least Snitker's and Kuhel's teams gave up seven in the first, not six. The bad news for Mansolino is, his team gave up seven runs in the first two innings two days in a row. Pretty sure that's not how he game-planned it! For the win — It took a few days. But we're pleased to report that finally, on Wednesday, Mansolino's Orioles did win a game, in his fifth try. And it went pretty smoothly, other than the part where they blew leads in the ninth and 10th innings (before winning in 11). So yeah, I wondered what you wondered: How many managers could possibly have won the first game of their careers in a tilt like that — with blown leads in the ninth and any extra inning? The answer, according to STATS, is weird and wild, all right. Advertisement The 'Managers' page at Baseball Reference lists 850 men who have managed in the big leagues. Some managed in the 19th century. But … According to STATS, exactly one other manager in the modern era 'enjoyed' his first win in a game like that Tony Mansolino game. And he's still managing in the big leagues. That was Bob Melvin, on Opening Day 2003, for the Mariners. Kaz Sasaki and Jeff Nelson blew saves, but Seattle won anyway, inspired by a tie-breaking 11th-inning home run by my friend, Ben Davis! Happy Ejection Day – And then there was Don Kelly. He knew how to make an entrance … by getting ejected from the second game he ever managed in the big leagues. Plate ump Clint Vondrak did the honors. Don Kelly has been ejected in his second game as a MLB manager Absolutely love it. — Platinum Ke'Bryan (@PlatinumKey13) May 10, 2025 Then, just to prove that was no fluke, Kelly also got ejected from his seventh game. If you're thinking that seems hard, well, excellent thinking. According to STATS, just six other managers since 2002 have gotten the boot within the first 10 games of their careers: David Bell (2019 Reds), Dave Roberts (2016 Dodgers), Pat Murphy (2015 Padres), Kevin Cash (2015 Rays), Rick Renteria (2014 Cubs) and Ron Gardenhire (2002 Twins). But … How many of them got ejected as early as their second game? Right you are. That would be zero. And how many of them had gotten kicked out twice by their seventh game? Right you are again. That would also be none. So let's ask again. Is big-league manager a good job? Seems kinda stressful! (Top photo of Don Kelly: Heather Barry / Getty Images)
